Description
Banana bread is a timeless classic that brings warmth and comfort to any kitchen. This moist and flavorful banana bread recipe is the perfect way to use up those overripe bananas, transforming them into a delightful treat for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. With its soft crumb and rich aroma, this recipe has earned its place as a family favorite. Easy to make and versatile enough to customize with your favorite add-ins like nuts or chocolate chips, it’s sure to impress everyone who takes a slice. Whether you enjoy it fresh out of the oven or toasted with butter, this banana bread will quickly become a staple in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 to 4 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (or mix of brown sugar)
- 2 large eggs
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/3 cup sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare a loaf pan with nonstick spray or grease it.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mash the ripe bananas until chunky.
- Add sugar, eggs, melted butter, sour cream, and vanilla to the mashed bananas; mix until well combined.
- Fold in the dry ingredients gently just until combined—don't overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow it to cool in the pan for about 20 minutes before transferring it to a cooling rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg